Cover for The Anxious Generation - How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

The Anxious Generation - How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

Jonathan Haidt

Summary

In the wake of contemporary shifts in childhood experiences, a profound transformation has taken place, reshaping how young generations perceive and interact with the world around them. This metamorphosis, often described as the Great Rewiring of Childhood, has been linked to a marked rise in mental health struggles among youth. The book delves into the intricate relationship between societal changes and the burgeoning epidemic of anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses in today's adolescents and young adults.

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